Sinn Féin’s two MEPs are set to vote against a €90 billion European Union loan to war-torn Ukraine when the proposal comes before the European Parliament on Wednesday. Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion confirmed both she and fellow MEP Lynn Boylan will vote against the measure. Funchion said Sinn Féin continues to support the provision of humanitarian aid to Ukraine but the proposed €90 billion EU loan was “primarily for military expenditure”. Sinn Féin opposed the loan when Ireland’s participation was voted on in the Dáil last month. “Ireland is neither transferring funds from its own budget nor underwriting an open-ended commitment.”Doherty rejected Cowen’s suggestion Sinn Féin made populist claims.

Source: The Irish Times February 11, 2026 06:13 UTC